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can i use a regular titanium white alkyd paint as substitute for oil ground? can i put it onto my gessoed canvas and use it after a few days? would the effect be the same and would there be no problem in the future?
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I have always used cotton canvas for my oil paintings, but I would now like to start using linen. Can I mount the primed linen on Masonite as I have done with cotton canvas, or does it need to be stretched? Primed linen canvas can be mounted onto Masonite in the same manner as cotton canvas. Oil-primed...
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Canvas vs. Board I usually use canvas for my oil paintings, but lately I’ve been interested in using board instead. What type should I use? There are many types of boards suitable for painting supports, including plywood, Masonite, and Presdwood, as well as such metals as copper, aluminum, zinc...
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What is the ratio of rabbit-skin glue to water for sizing canvas or linen? I have seen everything from 2 to 7 tablespoons of glue per 1 quart of water. Why is there such a vast range, and what factors contribute to the differences in these ratios? Formulas for mixing hide or rabbit-skin glue usually...